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10/02/09 03:40 PM

"my last lab came back with a a1c of 6.2 but glucose of 149 should i still be concered? "
Asked By: jag18702  
Category: Type 2

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dm2 1yr daily readings ave 150-160 sometimes over 400 based on what i eat. when exercise under 130. metfornin 850 x2 day, zorclor 10mg

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10/25/09 08:57 PM

Hi jag18702

Your goal should be to maintain your A1c under 7%. Your current a1c level is fantastic, and it reflects your average blood sugar over the last 2-3 months. Your home blood sugars are a reflection of your blood sugar at a given time, not over a period of time. Some factors that can impact your blood sugars from day to day are the things that you eat, exercise or lack of it, adherence to your diabetes medication, illness, and stress. The best way to keep your diabetes under control is to do your best managing these factors ( at least the ones you can control... stress and illness are sometimes tough to prevent).

Answered By: Christina Persaud
Accreditations: MPH, RD, CDE
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